Entain points to diverse portfolio as key driver of Q3 2026 growth

• Entain released its Q3 2026 trading update
• The company identified its diverse portfolio as a major driver of its performance during the latest trading period
• Stella David, Entain’s CEO, reveals she is pleased with the company’s performance and addresses potential challenges

The global sports betting and gaming group, Entain plc, released its latest financial report, covering the period between July 1 and September 30, 2026.

The company’s Q3 2026 trading update reveals solid performance thanks to a diverse portfolio.

Total Net Gaming Revenue increased by 2% in Q3

In total, Entain’s Group Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) increased by 2%, a growth that highlights a "continuing underlying momentum demonstrating the resilience and quality of Entain's diverse global portfolio," as explained in a press release obtained by Casino Guru News.

A breakdown shows that Gaming NGR jumped by 6%, while sports revenue decreased slightly by 3%, whereas sports wagers in Q3 recorded a 1% uptick.

Further details provided by Entain reveal that online NGR increased by 3%, while retail revenue in the latest trading period recorded a 2% dip.

Notably, the company posted solid results with online gaming NGR increasing by 8% in Q3 this year, a figure that was partially offset by customer-friendly sports results, as well as ongoing challenges in Brazil.

In mid-September, Brazil banned its regulated online gambling market, impacting Entain, as well as other operators that have established operations.

Entain released additional details, offering insights about its operations in the UK and Ireland.

Overall, UK and Ireland NGR increased by 8% in Q3 this year, with gaming NGR recording 11% growth while sports revenue increased by 2%.

Entain’s online operations in the UK and Ireland recorded double-digit growth, with total NGR increasing by 14%.

Entain’s CEO is pleased with the company's performance

Stella David, Entain’s CEO, discussed the newly released Q3 2026 trading update.

"I am pleased with our Q3 performance, which reflects the strength of our execution and reinforces the resilience of our globally scaled business as well as its ability to consistently deliver high-quality growth," she explained.

David emphasized the importance of the company’s online and retail operations, highlighting that they both contribute to tax revenues and local communities.

Addressing a potential tax hike in the UK, David said: "We strongly urge the UK Government to carefully consider any further gambling tax increases which would threaten the viability of many shops, jobs and livelihoods."

According to Entain’s CEO, the ongoing momentum and the company’s diverse portfolio give the business confidence in reiterating its FY26 guidance.

"I am confident our disciplined focus on growth and optimization will deliver strong future cash-generation, and that Entain remains well positioned to be a long-term industry winner," David said in conclusion.

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